Which of the following items correctly uses a consistent verb tense?

A.
I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.
B.
I ran down the street, and I arrive just in time.
C.
I run down the street, and I arrived just in time.
D.
I will run down the street, and I arrive just in time.Which of the following items correctly uses a consistent verb tense?
A.
I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.
B.
I ran down the street, and I arrive just in time.
C.
I run down the street, and I arrived just in time.
D.
I will run down the street, and I arrive just in time.

1 answer

The option that correctly uses a consistent verb tense is:

A. I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.

In this sentence, both verbs ("ran" and "arrived") are in the past tense, maintaining consistency.